Understanding the Emissions Contribution of Cement and Concrete

The second episode of our hard-to-abate series features Rahul Shendure, CEO and Director at CarbonBuilt. The company has developed and commercialized a Carbon XPRIZE-winning technology to produce what it calls “ultra low carbon” concrete. We start with the basics of how concrete is such a high-emitting product, then describe how CarbonBuilt’s technology is reducing product costs and emissions by replacing cement with a combination of industrial waste materials and CO2 – often captured directly from industrial sources. Rahul also shares advice for those looking to build careers in climate, particularly in the start-up world.

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Climate Rising Host: Professor Mike Toffel, Faculty Chair, Business & Environment Initiative 

Guest: Rahul Shendure, CEO and Director at CarbonBuilt.